How to travel from Cuenca to Marbella, Spain

The distance between Cuenca and Marbella is around 618km (384 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Cuenca to Marbella by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train to Valencia Joaquin Sorolla, Fly

Take the train to Valencia Joaquin Sorolla then fly from Valencia (VLC) to Malaga (AGP).

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
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Bus

Take the bus to Madrid and then to Marbella.

  • Duration9h 40m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €58($58)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and then to Malaga Maria Zambrano then take the bus to Marbella.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)
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Drive

Drive to Marbella.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Distance618km (384 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cuenca and Marbella

There are several options for getting from Cuenca to Marbella by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €58 ($58) and will take around 9h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €120 ($120).

The distance between Cuenca and Marbella is around 618km (384 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 463km (288 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Cuenca and Marbella by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cuenca to Marbella is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €120 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Cuenca and Marbella, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €58 ($58) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Cuenca and Marbella. We recommend that you take the train to Valencia Joaquin Sorolla then fly from Valencia (VLC) to Malaga (AGP). instead which will take 3h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Cuenca and Marbella. It typically takes around 9h 40m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cuenca to Marbella. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Madrid. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 9h 40m.

Avanza Grupo and Interbus run regular bus services between Cuenca and Marbella. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 9h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cuenca to Marbella. We recommend that you take the train to Madrid-Chamartin then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Malaga (AGP). instead which will take 3h 15m.

The closest major airport to Marbella is Málaga Airport (AGP) (AGP) which is approximately 40km (25 miles) from Marbella. Jerez Airport (XRY) (XRY) and Federico García Lorca Granada Airport (GRX) (GRX) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Cuenca and Marbella. The distance is around 618km (384 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cuenca to Marbella is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around €90 ($90).

How do I get from Cuenca to Marbella

Compare travel optionsbetween Cuenca and Marbella

Transport options from Cuenca to Marbella
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Valencia Joaquin Sorolla, Fly + 1 similar
3h 10m
€120($120)
5 times a day732km (455 miles)
Train and Plane3h 15m
€100($100)
every 4 hours687km (427 miles)
Bus
9h 40m
€58($58)
every 4 hours755km (469 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
4h 50m
€90($90)
every 2 hours760km (472 miles)
Train to Albacete, bus9h 60m
€68($68)
once daily671km (417 miles)
Drive
6h 20m
€115($115)
on demand618km (384 miles)

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Airports near Marbella

The following major airports near Marbella offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.

AGP
Málaga Airport (AGP)
International Airport
Distance
40km (25 miles) from Marbella
XRY
Jerez Airport (XRY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
109km (67 miles) from Marbella
GRX
Federico García Lorca Granada Airport (GRX)
International Airport
Distance
124km (77 miles) from Marbella